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Did communism provide a better safety net than capitalism for 'homeless' people during the Cold War era? (Soviet Union vis-à-vis USA)

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How seriously was an 'Operation Unthinkable' scenario taken by the Western Allies?

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Did Line Infantry really march into enemy fire at a dignified pace before attacking? (As is portrayed in many films set in the 1750-1812 period)

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When did the use of musicians/musical instruments in battle begin to die out, and for what reasons?

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How much of an effect did the world wars have on the advancement of aviation technology? (In comparison to the relative peacetime of the interwar/postwar period for example)

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Why do African-Americans have such a knack at creating new music genres?

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Why is the eagle such a prominent symbol throughout world history?

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What are the main reasons for the differences in spelling regarding American English and the rest of the Anglosphere?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did communism provide a better safety net than capitalism for 'homeless' people during the Cold War era? (Soviet Union vis-à-vis USA)	834
How seriously was an 'Operation Unthinkable' scenario taken by the Western Allies?	174
Did Line Infantry really march into enemy fire at a dignified pace before attacking? (As is portrayed in many films set in the 1750-1812 period)	167
When did the use of musicians/musical instruments in battle begin to die out, and for what reasons?	4
How much of an effect did the world wars have on the advancement of aviation technology? (In comparison to the relative peacetime of the interwar/postwar period for example)	3
Why do African-Americans have such a knack at creating new music genres?	2
Why is the eagle such a prominent symbol throughout world history?	2
What are the main reasons for the differences in spelling regarding American English and the rest of the Anglosphere?	1